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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-08-11

Of the Work OF the Panama Canal during tbs
wear 1885, and Perforated Stones from Cali
fornia~ by Henry W. Henshaw.
Mr.. f. y. Osgood has advertised to give
away nice new Singer sewing machine to the
person buying the largest bill of boots and
shoes at his store 10 Surry. up to Aug. %. He
announces that the boots and shoes will be sold
at the lowest cash price.
MIR. Robert A. Webster. member of the
Bangor Grand Army Post, is canvassing thi'
city for the new and justly famous book by
/ Ben Perley Poore. The book needs no en-
cominms and Mr.. Webster comes to this cit!
well recommended by some of the prominent
/ Grand Army men and citizens OF Bangor.
We are in receipt OF the first two numbers
/ of the Boston Journal II Health, Il monthly
/ paper printed at Boston. Communications
should be addressed to Roxbury P. o. Lock
+ Box No. II, Boston, Mass. 1t is an ably con
/ Quoted journal and fills most important place
1 in the newspaper world.
I Sixth Maine Veteran Association viii
hold its annual reunion at Bucksport. Hancock
County, Maine. on Tuesday and Wednesday
Aug. 30-3I. 1887. Camp Fire at Fort Knox
/ Tuesday night. Aug. 30, Business Meeting OF
/ the Association, Wednesday at 10 O'Clock
/ 4. VI. 4 good time is expected.
The following changes in postal schedules
/ are announced: Hancock to Cherry field
/ leave Hancock daily except Sundays at s 10 A
| NJ: arrive at Cherryfield by 3:l6 P. NJ; leav'
/ Cberryfi field daily except Sundays at 80 a. NJ.
/ arrive at Hancock by 2 80 P. NJ; Milbridge II
| Cherryfeld- Leave Milbridge Sundays by
/ NJ; arrive at Cherryfeld by Sis A. NJ; leav'
| Cherry6eld Sundays at $40 A. NJ, arrive 3
/ Mlbridge by 9 :35 A. NJ.
The Bucksport Clipper is responsible TO
! the following: There is an extinct geyser a
1 the base Of Saunders mountain that is worth,
| of investigation by some of our biologists.
/ has some peculiarities that are really interest
| ing, one OF which is, that the secretions sroun'
/ Its walls, If removed are renewed again in
few years. The water in it is bitter and has
| peculiar odor.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03
The Islands of the Pacific.

In addition to the two large islands
recently discovered in the Pacific
Ocean, a third has just been discover
ed lying less than 100 miles from the
northern coast of New Guinea. 1t
has been named Allison Island, is
nearly three miles long, rises from
100 #. to $50 #. above the sea, and
has abundant timber. Several stretch
es of fertile and inhabited land, some
of them much larger than Allison
Island, have been found within a
few years at a distance of 200 or 300
miles from the New Guinea coast,
and similar discoveries are made
once in a while in various parts of
the Pacific. Although the maps of
the Pacific Ocean are studded with
islands which appear to be lying close
together, vessels may sail among
these islands for weeks together with
out once coming in sight of land. So
vast is the waste of waters, that not
long ago a crew which had been ship
wrecked in the great island region of
the Pacific rowed north forty days
before they reached Hawaii, the
nearest land. Mr.. A. r. Wallace,
who has travelled widely in the Pa
cifc, has expressed the opinion that
there are still a good many islands
which have never yet been seen by
white men. Now and then a Pacific
trader finds some new or little known
island, and opens trade with its in
habitants. When the Woodlark Is
lands were explored some time ago,
it was found that an Australian firm
had carefully charted the islands
several years before, and had been
quietly trading there, all unknown
to the Pacific merchants.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03
Evaporated VS.. Dried Fruit.

American Agriculturist for September.
The term "evaporated" has be-
come well established in the mar
kets, for fruit prepared by artificial
heat, as distinguished from that dried
in the primitive way of exposure to
the sun. Evaporated fruit being
dried rapidly, has not time to become
changed and partly soured land being
dried in the dark, remains beautiful
ly white, instead of turning brown
like that exposed to the sun; besides
these are the important advantages
Of freedom from dust, and the soiling
by insects, birds, etc. The evaporat-
ed fruit presents such a superior APP
pearance, there is no wonder that it
brings a much higher price in the
market or stores than ordinary dried
fruit. This is a matter of so much
Importance, that II who has any
considerable quantity of fruit to pre-
serve by drying, cannot afford to go
ON in the old-fashioned way. There
are several driers or e%vaporators now
offered at a moderate price, which
turn out as good products as the eX-
pensive machines first introduced.
-.
The difference in the price between
the superior and inferior article, will
readily pay for a good drier in one
season. With artificial heat one is
not liable to loss in stormy weather,
which stops the drying in the sun,
and it is often very difficult to keep
the partly dried fruit from spelling.
Indeed, the advantages of drying by
artificial heat are so many and so OBJ
vious, that we advise all interested
to look into the merits of the several
driers now offered with a view to
purchase. Not only is artificial heat
superior for drying fruit, but vegeta-
bles, especially sweet corn, are much
better in flavor and appearance than
when dried in the old way.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03
Selecting a Family Horse.

American Agriculturist.
Among the good points to be no.
ticed in the selection of the family
horse, docility and gentleness must
be kept well in front. If the women
and children are to share in the use
and care of the horse, nothing vicious
should be tolerated. If sound and
previously well cared for, a horse
eight, ten, or twelve years old, may
be bought with no fear of disability
on account Of old age. Mr.. John
Russell, who recently delivered a
series of lectures in Boston, on the
care of the horse, said that cold wine,
old friends and old hOrses"-and by
that meaning those from eight to
fourteen-"should always be pre-
ferred to young ones" The horse
does not come to maturity as early as
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03
In Accord With Nature.
Nick's Magazine,

Weeks Magazine.
Nature does not store prepared nu-
triment, however copious her supplies
may be in the raw, for plants live as
we do, by Gladly bread"-each sum-
mer supplying a certain limited share
of food rendered available by a Gull
nary process or ferment in the open
moist soil, which prepared food all
plants are welcome to as fast as they
can absorb 1.-THE most vigorous Of
any present getting the lions share
and crOwding the weaker out. In our
culture it is often the weaker ones
that we want to have succeed, count
ing the freer feeders and growers but
weeds. And here comes in the test
of our ability as cultivatOrs, first in
selecting themost profitable individu-
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03

some think, as the record of the trot-
ting horse of America shows. A
horse ten years old, that has no de-
feet of the body Or limb, is practically
safe fromthe ordinary horse disease.
Sofaras outward appearance, color,
ETC., are concerned, no general direc.
tons can b given, buff the buyerisin-
experienced, it is better to go to some
reliable dealer, stating what is desir-
ed, and the amount Of money to be
given. An honest horse jockey in
some peoples minds is an anomaly,
but many such may be found.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03

al sort, and next, in strictly prevent
ing any growth of competitive plants,
every leaf and root of which are built
out of the limited annual supply of
available nutriment, so far as soil
supply is concerned, at the expense
of the plants of which we undertake
the care.
Only those who promptly and en-
tirely suppress every plant not want
ed, and from the first opening OF
growth to its completion, are worthy
to take hold as ~co-operators with ma.
ture in the culture of the earth.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03

Franklin, II. HOugh,
Solicitor Of American & Foreign Patents
925 F Street, N. w.
Near US. Patent Office, Washington, D. c..

Personal attention given to the prepare.
onand pros .~ecution of applications for Let.
Poer.ttsnu All business before the U. S.
Patent Office attended to for moderate fees.
When patent is granted, a drawing of your
invention, with claims, your name and adj.
dress, will be published in the United States
Patent Office Gazette, a paper of immense
circulation, and the only paper that pub
fishes this free.
GS-Nb agency in the United States pos.
sesses superior facilities for obtaining Pat.
eents, or of ascertaining the patentability of
inventions,
Copies of patents furnished for 25 certs
each.
Correspondence invited. A
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03
Mexican
Mustang
Liniment
THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY

TITO AO0O VIII Oh 0t
accomplishes for everybody exactly what is claimed
forit. Once Of the reasons for the great popularity of
the Mustang Eminent Is found in It's universal
applicability. Everybody needs such a medicine.
The Lumbermnn needs 1t in case OF accident.
The Housewife needs 1t for generalfamily use.
The Cannler needs 1t for his teamsa and his men.
The Mechanic needs 1t always on his work
bench.
The Miner needs 1t In case Of emergency.
The Pioneer needsit-can'tget along without 1t.
The Farmer needs 1t in his house, his stable,
and his stock yard.
The Steamboat man or the Bontman needs
1t in liberal supply afioatand ashore.
The Horse-fancier needs lit is his best
friend and safest reliance.
The St0ck-grOwer needs tilt will save him
thousands of dollars and a world of trouble.
The Railroad man needs 1t and will need 1t so
long as his life is a round Of accidents and dangers.
The BackwOOdsmnn needs it. There Is moth.
ing like 1t as an antidote for the dangers to life.
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs 1t about his store among
his employees. Accidents will happen, and when
these come the Mustang Eminent is wanted atonce.
Keepn Bottle in the House. IT'S the best of
economy.
Keep n Bottle in the Factory. Itsimrnediate
use in case of accident saves pain and loss of wages
Keep n Bottle Always in the Stable for
use when wanted.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03
Agriculture is a Big Thing.

In point of magnitude no interest
in the country is comparable to
agriculture in this country. The
wealth that is visible all over the
land, and which has filled the ma
tional treasure has all been created by
agriculture. 1t has been officially
computed that nearly 80, 200 900 peo-
pie in this country are directly or in
directly dependent upon the products
Of the farms, the value of which,
according to the last census, reaches
the enormous sum of $40, 1877, 1852, 9O5.
That was the officially estimated val
Ill six years ago. The value of the
yearly product is there given at ST.
600, 900, 900. The total numbero of farms
in the United States six years ago
slightly exceeded 5000, 900 and about
seven-eighths of our exports are ag-
r%icultural, thus showing that our COM
mercial relationship with sundry for
eign governments is similar to that
which Egypt held with Rome when
the latter relied upon the graneries
of the former for the staff of life.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03
PAT ENTS,

Caveats and Trade Marks Obtained,
and all other business in the L. s.. Patent
Office attended to for Moderate Fees.
Our Office is opposite the U. S. Patent
Office. and we can obtain Patents in less
time han those remote from Washington.
Send Model or Drawing, We advise as to
patentability free of charge; and we make
No Charge Unless we Obtain a Patent.
We refer, here, to the Postmaster, the
Supt. of Money Order Div, and to officials
of the U. s.. Patent Office. For circular,
advice, terms and references to actual eli.
ents in your own State or County, write to
G. A. SNOW & co.
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, D. c
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03

When the stomach lacks vigor and
regularity, there will be fatulence,
heartburn, nausea, ick-headachs,
nervousness, use DR.. j. II. McLean's
Strenthening Cordial and Blood Puri-
fer, to give tone and regularity to
the stomach. For sale by w. H
Jennings.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03

1t is very easy to jumpdown my boy;
but if you want to distinguish your
self, jump up.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-03

Subscribe for the STANDARD. 81. 100.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
PERSONAL.

Mrs. J j Holland is in Decatur.
Rev DR. j Fl Bryson has been on a
visit to Montgomery.
Mr.. VIM. Mastin was down from
H. Eel Green this week.
Ex~Secretary Robt T Lincoln was
in Decatur this week
Rev Alfred Barnett was at hcme
this week.
Miss Cordelia Bone daughter of
Mr., Joel Bone of Maysville, is a.
tending the State Normal School.
Mr.. Paul Speake has been forced
to return home from the Alabama
University on account of sickness.
The many friends of Ex Aid. Wise
will be sorry to hear that he contln-
ues i'll at his fathers residence.
Dr. NJ. y. Baldrldge le1t Tor flanO, lex
as, to visit his aged father, who is very
i'll He will probably be absent for ten
days.
MIR. Willie G f Br .ndon has en-
barked into he printers business and
has equipped himself with a neatly
fitted up job Office. in Wa shing-
ton u. @.
Mr. Henderson Brandon contrac-
tor for the brick work Of the new
three story Baker block gets many
com mend lions for the dispatch and
workmanlike style displayed in the
erection OF the building.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
Our Steam T. aUndry.

Huntsville at last has steam laundry.
It is with no small degree Of pleasure
that we call the attention to the card Of
Messrs. Collins < Griffin, the proprietois
thereof, which appear II our columns
this morning. This was an institution
badly wanted in our city, and now hay
inc obtained if, we trust it shall be We!
patronized. All goods will be called tol
and delivered free OF charge.
This new enterprise is one We are
proud of and also OF its projectors who are
Young Tennesseans, and who will prove
to he desirable citizens. We trust oul
readers will please note the address, oo1
West Heazees St, and send in their or
ders promptly.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
Chance TO Get A Fine Book.

Rev. H. n. Brown has the agency
for "Tho Illustrated History of Meth
odism in Great Brittian, America and
Australia, From the Days OF the
Weslevs to the Present. Time" by
Rev. w. H. Daniel, A. NJ. There is
an introduction by Bishop Harris
The illustrations and engravings,
maps and charts number 25O while
there are over 800 pages is the inter
estina book, Rev. R. Kr Stevenson
says of the work "The finest book in
every respect, | ever saw for the
money" You should give Mr.. Brown
your name and secure this interesting
book on Methodism.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
Live GrOcers

The enterprising grocery firm Of
Messrs Wise & O., to accommodate
their large and increasing trade
throughout the city have
! st added a new and handsome d.
livery wagon to their service max
ing the fourth wagon in use by them.
They now have a wagon for each ward
and will deliver all orders prom ,tly
to all parts Of the city and subj RIBS.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
Teachers Bureau.

Teachers furnished to all grades
of school without charge to school
officers. None but the best endors-
ed by this Bureau,
T. you want teacher, or a sit
uation as a teacher, let it be known
through this Bureau.
w. II. CoUNCILL.
Manager.
Box 80, Huntsville, Ala.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19

Thursday is Thanksgiving.
That coop is still empty.
--Huntsville still leads il North
AL, bam4.
A reward should be offered for
the murderer Of Milly otrons.
The days continue to grow
shorter.
A special term Of the Commisss'
sio els Court was held this week.
i no heg ordinance was repealed at
the regular meeting OF the city coun-
ell Tuesday night
Al iermen Jones, Fletcher and
ote5all comp os9 the committee to
name aud number the streets.
Every teacher should be at the
Teachers meeting next Saturday.
Five Literary Societies "have
sprnng up in Huntsville.
MIR. S. J. B. Garter is agent for
'Meu Of Mark among the colorad
people, by Dr. Simmons of Louisville.
Attention iE directed to the dis
play advertisement Of Messrs + l.
Eb rherd & Bro, bringing to the
no ice OF the public their NV large
an select stock OF boots and shoes
an goods n that line. The Messrs.
Eb II erds are clever aud enterprls-
ia warrant their goods to be first
clesssand marke1 down to the lowest
living prices.
Another secret order called the
United Brotherhood is knocking at
the do rs of Huntsville. An effort
will be made soon to organize a
branch Of the Brotherhood here. II
successful Huntsville will then have
seven color. secret orders.
Will somebody furnish the col
ore orders of Huntsville enough
brains to see that it is foolish to con-
Time to rent halls at high prices,
when they could take tie same money
and buy and build hall Of their own
0 that ray of wisdom would light
uron them?
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
A WELL TRIED TREATMENT

For CONSUMPTION, Asthma. Bronchitis, Dys-
pepsia, Catarrh Hay Fever, Headache, Debility,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia and all Chronic and
Nervous Disorders
.'The Compound Oxygen Treatment" Drs.
Starkey 4 Palen, No. 1879 Arch Street Philadel-
phia, have been using for the last seventeen
! wears is q scientific adjustment Of the elements
Of Oxygen ana Nitrogen magnetized. and the
cOmpOuned is so condensed and made portable
that it is sent all over the world
Drs. starkey Palen nave the liberty to refer
to the following named Well-knOWn persons " no
have tried their Treatment:
Hon. WIN d. Kelley, Member OF Congress,
Philadelphia.
Rev Charlie ". Gushing D. D., Rochester. =. !.
Hon. Wm. Penn Nixon, Editor 1nter-Ocean,
Chicago ILL.,
rev. 4. ". Moore, Editor The Century. Ian
caster, :. O.
W. II. Worthington, Editor New South, Bir-
! mingham, Ala.
Mrs Mary A. Livermore, Melrose, Massachusetts,.
Judge H. y Voorhees, New York City.
Mr. +. O. knight. Philadelphia
Mr. Frank Siddall, Merchant, Philadelphia.
Hon. w. VI Schuyler EastOn, Pa.
Edward L. Wilson, S33 Broadway. r. y, Ed.
Philadelphia Photographer.
Fidelia NJ Lyon, Waimea, Aawaii, Sanewich
alexander Ritchie, Inverness, Scotland.
Mrs. Manuel NJ Ortega, Fresnillo, Zacatecas,
| Mexico ,,
Mrs. Emma cooper, U tIIIl' 0pahlsH houulIis'
| ]. COBB, t. 8 Vice Consul, Cosablanca, Nor
| Deco. ,rc,
| NJ. Y. Ashbrock, Red Bluff Cal
| Ernest Turner. NouinghaIci England.
Jacob Ward, Bowral, New South Wales.
And thousands Of Others in every part Of the
| United states.
/ compound Oxygen-its Mode Of Results" is
| the title of a new brochure OF two hundred pages
| Duhiished bv Drs. Starky d PaIen, which gives
n aiI inquiries full information as to this re-
merkable curative agent and record OF several
hundred surprising cures in wide range OF
chronic cases many OF them after being aband-
Mound Oxygen, its Origin and Development" F" an
| interesting book Of one hundred pages Both
or either will be mailed free to any address, Oh
Implication. Read the procure
| DRS STARKEI d PALEG
No. I52g Arch St Thilad elphia, Pa.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
THE.CASUALTIES REPORTED.

Taking into consideration the fierce
ness Of the flames, and the promiscuous
falling of charred timbers and loose
brick, the casualties reported were slight.
A falling wall came within an ace OF
burying a gang of noble workers, but they
all escaped except one old gentleman
whose name was not reported, but who,
fortunately was not seriously hurt.
jim Howard was seriously injured hy
jumping from a second story window. A
darky was wounded in the leg by the
discharge Of a cartridge ID the hard " are
store. couple OF kegs ofpowder in this
store was also exploded but did no dams
beyond shattering the walls.
At Cartwrights corner the fire was subs
dued and then all Decatur got to talking
about having a fire engine and trained
fire department.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19

Ii you are bothered with .hard
times" and want to learn how to turn
your tine into .money quickly and
pleasantly, write to B. F. Johnson &
Co, RichmoI d. Va. They have a
plan on foot that you ought carefully
to consider,
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
Programme for Teachers LIN
s itute.
Nov 26th 1887.

Nov 10Th 1885,.
Hints on Grammar, IT j Harm /.
How to commence class IL
F. actions, 3 Moore.
Select Reading-J NJ Cross.
Relations of teachers TO each 9th
er, A w Mckinney.
4oral training Of of the YOUTH
P. q. Clark.
arithmetic, ,-Chas Hendley.
leading-How to teach it.-Miss
Kiie.
School Management Prof J. A.
B. Lovett.
The Institute will meet promptly
ut l0:30 A. NJ. at Rust Institute
building.
A. w. McKinney.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
GO TO MAZZA'S.

For fresh fruits, candies, California
grapes, nuts and canned goods.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
What The Gazette Wants to See,
ulon themt

Turkies.
Social clubs.
The cooperative store.
lnIa1 summer continue.
Sund y schools full.
Thwkssiving Day observed.
Il ,e clutches crowded.
IN. Literalie8 consolidate.
Cot Oh yntinle to advance.
More teachers attend the lnstl-
tutS
Everybody pay the printer.
Every family enjoy their Thanks
giving dinner.
The meu at the head OF the coop
rative store move onward.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
DECATUR.
Destructive Flames Sweep
away a Whole Block.
Losses Not Estimated but Sup
posed to be Heavy.
"B 9hOld how Great a Matter a
Little Fire kindIeth."
A CITY WITHOUT AFIRE DEPART
A CITY WITHOUT AFIRE DEPART
MEkT.
Special to the Mercury.

Special TO the Mercury.
DECATUR, Nov. 17.-Decatur to-day
has waded through the ordeal of its first
baptism Of fire since the building boom
commenced. The fire was first discov-
cred at alew minutes after eight O'Clock
this a. m. in Mr.. Young's stable on the
alley in the rear of Bank street, 1t
quickly spread to a millinery store adj
joining and several fruit stands which
only served to feed the flames, and
thence to Warrens restaurant. The Of
flee OF Crane q Brodix was next ignit,
ed and then the hardware store Of Har-
ris q Watkins was consumed, and the
flames swept on in their devouring path
consuming the stores Of Cohn, Lyons
and Cartwright
The absence Of a fire department LETT
all property within reach OF the destruc-
tive element at the mercy of the flames.
The citizens worked heroically and res
moved goods and valuables from the
store houses in the path OF the flames,
out into the street, but as the fire gained
strength the extreme heat Of the burn
ing buildings set the goods stored out
side on fire, and very valuable lot Of
merchandise was reduced to a shoulder
ing pile Of ashes Oh the street. The
weather boarding on the opposite side
Of the street was scorched and blackens
ca, but the hercuean efforts Of gallant
citizens kept the fire from spreading.
HOW THE FLAMES WERE CHECKED.
The terrible headway made by the all
devouring flames, alarmed every one in
the adjoining vicinity, and the gentle
men who have offices in the long row Of
new frame edifces extending from the
alley adjoining Cartwright's store, inn
mediately took the moving fever and the
contents Of each office was quickly trans
ferred to a place Of safety.
While the fire was raging we noticed
the only mode Of fighting it was by
throwing buckets Of water, and the water
for this use had to be hauled in wagons
from the river.
At Cartwright's brick store the flames
were stopped in their course by prop
ping the wall and thus preventing the
spread Of the flames to the buildings on
the opposite side Of the alley. The fire
was fought nobly here and the wall was
kept dr5nched presumably on the prin-
ciple that water was an element not cas-
lily ignited.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-11-19
wedding Record.

The following license to wed was ls-
sued Yesterday by the Judge OF Probate;
WHITE.
Isaac Morrison to Mary E. Bird.
COLORED.
James Mcleod to Anna Bell.